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PlaceColesberg, Northern Cape
… the Southern African interior. The settlement was laid out about a central axis dominated by the Dutch Reformed church, …
EventSuppression of Communism Act, No. 44 of 1950 approved in Parliament
… of any group or individual intending to bring about 'any political, industrial, social or economic change …
Pretoria the Segregated city
… grievances took on an importance outside of the disputes about who should make key decisions. Heightened repression, … area was situated in the present day…
Archive2008 - President Mbeki, State of the Nation Address, 8 February 2008
… or disappoint the expectations of the people. We are about to begin the last full financial year of the current … this we must also understand that what we…
ArticleThe Contentious Relationship Between Ngqika And Ndlambe
… elegant form and a graceful manly deportment; his height about five feet ten inches; his face of a deep bronze colour, … battle was an attempt to discipline…
ArticleA History of South African Literature, timeline 1824-2005
… valley in 1824. 1877 The first biography ever written about a black South African was published. It was written by … 1950s also saw a new generation of black…
ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 1940-1949
… 11 November, Paul R. Mosaka writes to Dr. A.B. Xuma about to his appointment as a member of the NRC. He accuses … becomes influential in Alexandra and…
Biography of Johnny ‘Mbizo’ Dyani by Brandon Norman
… at the time. [2] It is unclear whether or not Dyani knew about his adoption prior to his departure from South Africa. … which he received as a gift after a…
ArticleBureau of State Security (BOSS)
… Security Police met in Lisbon in an attempt to bring about closer collaboration in their counterinsurgency … South African interference in Zambian affairs…
NANNA’S LIFE STORY
… what was going on in the country. He would tell my mother about it but she was just occupied with raising the children … father used to visit him a lot, and…
PlaceSani Pass, KwaZulu Natal
… a flourish of flowers in Summer. This Pass was built in about 1950. It still remains a challenging drive even in 4x4 … spectacular natural landscape. In…
PlaceGraafwater
… (‘gentleman’s lodging’) is a renowned cave found about 25 kilometers from Graafwater on the north road to … of travelers of the 1700’s who stayed over in the…
PlaceMoorreesburg
… Moorreesburg is a tranquil and friendly little town, about 100 kilometres from Cape Town . The land has been used … for Western Cape boat races. The river is…
PlaceWeenan
… Zulu King Dingaan ordered the killing of Piet Retief and about 100 members of his delegation, there was no reprieve … casualties were staggering!" Apart from…
ArticleAfrican Achievements and Potential
… and much room exists for improvement, a lot can be said about the successes it has achieved. By highlighting some of … are gold and diamonds. In 2008 the…
ArticleThe Empire of Mali (1230-1600)
… of the upper Niger River [v] . Most of what is known about the Empire of Mali’s early history was collected by … , and Arabic scholars estimate that…
ArticleThe African Union (AU)
… for Africa. U.S. President, Barack Obama, addresses the AU about Africa’s trend towards incumbent presidents and … was the imperative to counter low economic…
ArticleNdebele
… lived in Zimbabwe (Matabele), where they constituted about one-sixth of the population, and another 300,000 lived … The commandos laid siege to the caves…
ArticleBoeremag Treason Trial Timeline
… Arrest of 26 men alleged to be Boeremag members. About 1000kg of explosives found. 2003 19 May, A Boeremag … Numerous legal wrangles, including several…
The Liberation Struggle in South Africa
… as the total Indian population of Transvaal numbers only about 25,000 at this time. April, Dr. Sarvepalli … Maskew Miller Longman, p.168. http://www…
ArticleSouth Africa and the United Nations, 1946-1990
… called upon the government to introduce measures to bring about racial harmony. The South African government instead … and put pressure on Cuba to do the…
Insurrections: The Storming
… musicians. The idea was to articulate our dismay and rage about our globally dark present, and to address the … through her expressionist poetry. Her work…
ArticleThe Storming: Insurrections Ensemble
… musicians. The idea was to articulate our dismay and rage about our globally dark present, and to address the … through her expressionist poetry. Her work…
ArticleTimeline of Land Dispossession and Segregation in South Africa 1800-1899
… from one place to another. 1811-12 The British assisted by about 700 men of the Cape Regiment drive an estimated 20 000 …
ArticleThe role of gender in Ndebele architecture
… colour and form which have been used to convey messages about the fertility, political rights, territorial … began to decorate their homestead walls, making…
Increasing repression and the turn to the armed struggle
… the shooting of the protestors, a funeral attended by about 50 000 people was held in Langa. In the aftermath of … violent clashes. Late in the afternoon,…
The historical significance of COSATU’s Workers’ Charter Campaign
… Minister. This approach reflected the SATLC’s optimism about the outcome of World War II, whereby they believed that … negotiations for a ‘new South Africa’…
ArticleWomen’s Workplace Oppression in 1970s South Africa by Cait Chapman
… their tears, hearts and blood. Women were serious about confronting their struggles and holding accountable the … simply for a lifestyle where they would not…
Political Overview By The ANC Gauteng Provincial Chairperson, Comrade Paul Mashatile On The Occasion Of The Special Provincial General Council, Turffontein Racecourse, Johannesburg, 24 February 2013
… to celebrate the selfless struggles of our people to bring about national liberation. Our celebrations, among others … the spirit of learning and teaching…
Chapter 5 - Who would deliver us from oppression? Gumede and African politics in South Africa,1921-1927
… the three men travelled to Port Elizabeth. Gumede learnt about the disturbances which had claimed the lives of 23 … to report to Makgatho and the executive…